Updated: June 09, 2014, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Rafael Nadal wins ninth French Open
Djokovic, looking to win the only grand slam title not on his CV, got off to an ideal start by taking a one-set lead. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
The Spaniard, however, made a stunning comeback in the second set and winning it eventually. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
Djokovic struggled in the third set as he began to tire out in hot and humid conditions. The world No 2 reportedly even vomited at the end of the set. Miguel Medina / AFP
By now, Nadal was in more familiar territory – dominating his opponent at his favourite venue. Jean-Paul Pelissier / Reuters
The world No 1 stepped it up in the fourth set even though he was broken once. Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters
Djokovic, by now at the lowest ebb, began to commit unforced errors. Miguel Medina / AFP
The partisan crowd heavily favoured a Nadal win, some of them raucous and successful in distracting an already-struggling Djokovic. Michel Spingler / AP Photo
Nadal eventually won the match 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4 after a double-fault from Djokovic. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
Nadal, who has lost only one match at Roland Garros – in 2009 to Robin Soderling – was triumphant in a record fifth consecutive French Open. Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP
The 28 year old celebrated the win with his team. Etienne Laurent / EPA
Nadal is now tied with Pete Sampras on 14 grand slam titles and just three short of arch-rival Roger Federer's record tally. Miguel Medina / AFP